Amara Okafor
Climate and energy correspondent
Amara Okafor covers climate, energy and the global energy transition from Lagos. Previously a petroleum engineer in the Niger Delta; now reports on the industry from the outside.
Climate Change Escalates Biodiversity Loss: A Call for Urgent Action
As climate change accelerates, its effects on biodiversity threaten ecosystems and livelihoods. Conservation strategies must evolve rapidly to meet the scale of the crisis.
UK Seagrass Meadows Choke as Pollution Crisis Worsens
Sewage and agricultural runoff are decimating seagrass meadows along British coastlines, prompting calls for urgent policy intervention to safeguard marine biodiversity.
Greenland's Melting Ice: A Warning Signal for the Planet
Satellite data reveals rapid ice loss in Greenland, a phenomenon linked to rising sea levels and disrupted global weather systems.
Wildfire Risks Surge in Northern Ireland Amid Shifting Climate Patterns
Spring droughts and 'fire weather' conditions are intensifying wildfire threats in Northern Ireland, as researchers link the trend to climate change.
The Future of Clean Energy: When Costs Outweigh Sustainability
As global leaders push for a net-zero future, the tension between affordable electricity and clean energy targets reveals crucial trade-offs, with implications for policy and everyday life.
Rising Seas, Falling Mountains: Climate Change and the Threat of Megatsunamis
Melting glaciers are heightening the risk of catastrophic megatsunamis, with profound implications for coastal resilience and global policy.
Colombia Hosts First Global Talks on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
Representatives from 60 nations convene in Bogotá, marking a significant step toward a fossil-free energy future as UN climate summits stall.
COP30 and the Absence of Leadership: A Summit in Question
With key leaders like Donald Trump skipping COP30, the credibility of climate summits faces a reckoning as global commitments falter.
Europe Warming at Twice the Global Average: Impacts on Weather and Policy
Europe is heating at twice the global average, disrupting weather patterns and challenging climate policy frameworks across the continent.
Oracle Abandons Natural Gas Plant for AI Data Center, Raising Industry Stakes
Oracle's decision to scrap plans for a natural gas plant at its AI data center highlights the tech industry's struggle to balance growth with environmental accountability.
How Climate Change is Reshaping Global Politics, Economies, and Public Health
Extreme weather events driven by climate change are rewiring political agendas, destabilizing economies, and straining healthcare systems worldwide.